U.S. companies got more output from their workers this spring than initially thought. Productivity rose at a modest 2.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, largely because employers cut back sharply on hiring.
U.S. companies got more output from their workers this spring than initially thought. Productivity rose at a modest 2.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, largely because employers cut back sharply on hiring.
Most economists expect productivity will slow later this year, a trend that could boost hiring.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that productivity in the second quarter was better than its initial estimate of a 1.6 percent gain.
Disappointing sales for Boeing newest 747 airliner could force the company to cut back the production pace on its Everett assembly line next year, the company said in a newly released filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.
Boeing raised the production rate of its best-selling jetliner, the single-aisle 737, to 38 a month today at its Renton plant.
RICHMOND, Va. — Talk about a smoke break.
RICHLAND -- The annual Living Nativity production at the Cathedral of Joy in Richland will wrap up today.
Performances of the play -- depicting the life of Mary in the days leading up to the birth of her son, Jesus Christ -- will begin at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. The church is at 1153 Gage Blvd., Richland.
"This is the part of the Living Nativity which changes each year. This year our pastors looked at the life and ministry of Jesus through Mary's eyes. People have made very positive comments about this year's interpretation of the story. They've been hugging and thanking us profusely," said Ken Olsen, a longtime volunteer for the annual production.
More than 5,000 products, including clothing, toys and bedding, contain toxic chemicals that could be dangerous for children's health, yet stores still stock them and consumers know little about their content, an advocacy group reported this week.
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